Name: Chocolate Apricot Swirl Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water; 2 large eggs; 2 (20 ounce) packages double-chocolate brownie mix; 1 (16 ounce) jar apricot jam; 1 cup chocolate chips

Chocolate Brownie

Easy Chocolate-Apricot Brownies

Sep 12, 2025
by Adriel Toy
- 4.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

45 mins
TOTAL TIME

55 mins
SERVING

16 People
VIEWS

6

Decadent, fudgy brownies meet the bright, tangy sweetness of apricot in this inspired treat, reminiscent of a sophisticated Sacher torte. A delightful twist on a classic!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Cooking spray

2/3 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup water

2 large eggs

2 (20 ounce) packages double-chocolate brownie mix

1 (16 ounce) jar apricot jam

1 cup chocolate chips

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

79 g
Cholesterol

23 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

4 g
Saturated Fat

5 g
Sodium

236 mg
Sugar

18 g
Fat

24 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, water, and eggs until well combined. Add the brownie mix and stir until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Pour 2/3 of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly soft.

05

Step

While the brownies are baking, warm the apricot jam in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is smooth and easily spreadable. (10 minutes)

06

Step

Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. (1 minute)

07

Step

Spread the warm apricot jam evenly over the chocolate chips, creating a smooth, glossy layer. (2 minutes)

08

Step

Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter randomly over the surface of the jam, creating a marbled effect. (3 minutes)

09

Step

Return the pan to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are dry and the brownies are set but still slightly fudgy in the center. (20 minutes)

10

Step

Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This will allow them to set properly. (60 minutes)

For an extra touch of richness, use melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
If you don't have apricot jam, other fruit preserves like raspberry or peach also work well.
To prevent the chocolate chips from sinking into the brownies, chill them in the freezer for 15 minutes before sprinkling them on top.
For cleaner cuts, chill the brownies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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